D'Addario XL Nickel EXL120+ Electric Guitar Strings 9.5-44 (2.69mm-1.12mm) | Bright Tone, Perfect Intonation

• BESTSELLING SET – XL Nickel are our best-selling electric guitar strings, revered by players since 1974.
• VERSATILE, BRIGHT TONE – Nickel-plated steel wrap wire provides a bright, versatile electric guitar tone, great for a variety of musical genres.
• FOR THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE – Like all D’Addario electric guitar strings, XL Nickel are made with our proprietary Hex-Core, ensuring perfect intonation, consistent feel, and reliable durability.
• EARN REWARD POINTS - XL Nickel sets have a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
• MADE IN THE USA – XL Nickel electric guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

• Remove Old Strings — Carefully remove the old strings one by one from your electric guitar, loosening them at the tuning pegs and then pulling them out from the bridge.
• Install New Strings — Thread the new D'Addario EXL120+ strings through the bridge and body (if applicable), then feed them through the corresponding tuning pegs. Leave some slack before winding.
• Tune and Stretch — Tune the strings to standard pitch (EADGBE). Gently stretch each string a few times and retune as they settle. Repeat this process until the strings hold their tuning reliably.
• Trim Excess String — Once tuned and settled, trim any excess string length from the tuning pegs to prevent interference and maintain a clean look on your guitar's headstock.

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